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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 841.77 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 841.77 and 356.14 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 841.77 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/841.77 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 841.77 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 299,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,787.97/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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